Pronunciation: /riˈteɪk/

Definitions of retake

noun a new or second attempt at something, especially an exam or test

Example Sentences

A1 I have to retake the test because I failed the first time.

A2 She is nervous about having to retake the exam next week.

B1 Students are allowed to retake the final exam if they don't pass the first time.

B2 After failing the driving test, he had to retake it the following week.

C1 The company policy allows employees to retake training courses to improve their skills.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he decided to retake the college entrance exam to pursue a higher education.

verb to take or capture again, to attempt or undergo again

Example Sentences

A1 I need to retake the test because I didn't pass it the first time.

A2 She retakes her driving exam next week after failing it last month.

B1 Students are allowed to retake the final exam if they don't achieve a passing grade.

B2 After failing the audition, she decided to retake acting classes to improve her skills.

C1 The company requires employees to retake safety training courses every year.

C2 He decided to retake the challenge of climbing Mount Everest after failing his first attempt.

Examples of retake in a Sentence

formal The student decided to retake the exam in order to improve their grade.

informal I'm going to retake that test because I totally bombed it the first time.

slang I need to retake that quiz because I totally flunked it.

figurative Sometimes in life, we are given a chance to retake a situation and make it right.

Grammatical Forms of retake

past tense

retook

plural

retakes

comparative

more retake

superlative

most retake

present tense

retake

future tense

will retake

perfect tense

have retaken

continuous tense

is retaking

singular

retake

positive degree

retake

infinitive

to retake

gerund

retaking

participle

retaken

Origin and Evolution of retake

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'retake' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'take', indicating the action of taking something again.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of capturing or seizing something again, 'retake' has evolved to also refer to the act of repeating a test or exam, as well as the process of filming or photographing a scene again.